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While a charge may lie against someone who produced a forged Will, as you note, it can be very difficult to prove that this is what happened -- and... Read Answer
Small changes may be made by a Codicil, a Will amendment executed with the same formality as a Will (notarized, witnessed, etc.)
Large changes may... Read Answer
An agent under a Durable Power of Attorney cannot be appointed by Will. A Durable Power of Attorney is only effective while the person granting... Read Answer
It seems unlikely that this is good advice. If your father wants to transfer assets into your name, he should note that Medicaid regards any... Read Answer
Hire a "fiduciary litigator," a probate attorney who brings lawsuits, and file a complaint for exploitation of an elderly person.
Due to state variation you should contact a local Social Security lawyer. You might try the National Organization of Social Security Claimants... Read Answer
No. Beneficiary designations survive separation and, in some states, divorce.
Check your county court or state bar for a list of probate attorneys in your area.
As a trustee, you have a duty (called a fiduciary duty) to administer the trust funds for the benefit of the beneficiaries. You should read... Read Answer
Did the father make a new will afterthe prior one? If he remarred, his new wife has rights to a portion of his estate regardless of what his... Read Answer
The reverse mortgage needs to be paid back. In order for you to keep the house, you'll probably have to purchase the house from the... Read Answer
You should expect to pay anywhere between $350 to $1,000 for a basic will (basic could mean a lot of things). We're on the lower end of that... Read Answer
Not personally responsible, unless you were a co-owner or signed as a guarantee. His estate is the only entity responsible for his debts.
If the contract makes you legally bound, and you signed it, probably.
If the CD was titled jointly, it passes to the joint owner upon the death of your father. It does not pass through the will to the heirs. You need... Read Answer
I would ask the attorney for the estate. I would have to research this issue. Was the estate advertised?
I may be wrong but my recollection is that you can get a duplicate title. I thought there was a form on the PennDOT website. If not, go to one of... Read Answer
Normally, when a check is payable to the estate, you can only deposit it into an estate account. If you need to open an estate, see if you can get... Read Answer
You are in a tough situation. More information is needed. If you are married you can eventually get an order of court which direct her to sign it... Read Answer
That is complicated. Were the outbuildings there when the will was written? Are the outbuildings on separate deeds? Chances are if it is all on one... Read Answer
I don't know all the facts here. The way you describe it, it sounds like she could be milking you. You may want to consider another attorney.
I would need to know more. It is important that it was discovered after title had passed to the new owner.
First, you need to get in there and care for the pets. If they are in dire need of care, call the police. Only the executor has authority to ... Read Answer
No one can answer this without looking at the will or any other business succession documents your father may have had. If this was just a verbal ... Read Answer
Whoever the principal gives it to.